Dripping Glass Sculpture

Explore the enchanting world of fused glass art in our Dripping Glass Sculpture class. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the art of creating dynamic and mesmerizing dripping glass sculptures. Our expert instructor, with years of experience in glass art, will guide you through each step of the process, offering personalized tips and techniques to help you bring your vision to life.

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with glasswork, this class will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to craft a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand the basics of glass fusing, including types of glass, compatibility, and safety practices
• Understand the science behind creating the dripping effect in glass
• Learn how to control temperature and kiln settings to achieve the perfect drip
• Learn about firing schedules and how to monitor the fusing while glass is dripping
• Understand the properties and benefits of using silkemat and rigidizer in mold making
• Understand glass powder, colors, and their effects on your sculpture

DATE: Saturday November 9 and November 16 at 10:00am-1:00pm

About Vergine Madelian Artist and Instructor

Vergine is a retired university professor and research scientist in cell and molecular biology.”What I like about fused glass is that once one learns the basics of how glass behaves under different conditions, one can be very creative and push the limits to create unusual and beautiful objects”.

“Parallel to my love of science, I have always had a passion for the arts, especially those that deal with color and texture.” began Vergine, “The brilliance and colors of glass, and the ability to manipulate it through various techniques to achieve dramatic effects fascinate me. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE every phase of working with glass: from designing to cutting, composing and firing. It’s exciting and magical. I’m hooked. But I’m also lucky to have a studio nearby where can learn, experiment and grow.”

“What I like about fused glass is it allows me to go outside the lines to create beautiful organic flowers. Nature is my palate and I plan to explore all the possibilities. It’s never dull-always exciting and I feel there are many ways of creating beautiful things. There just never seems to be enough time in the day though.”